Hwei - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Hweivs Zac

AMageSupport
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hwei vs Zac is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Hwei wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Zac based on 6 games. Zac wins the early laning phase while Hwei scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Hwei build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hwei vs Zac matchup.

Hwei Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hwei performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Zac - 66.7% win rateZac(66.7%)
Hwei - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Hwei
66.7% WR
VS
Zac vs Hwei matchup - 33.3% win rate
Zac
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Hwei vs Zac Matchup?

Hwei wins the Hwei vs Zac matchup
Winner
Hwei
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
6.0
CS / min
4.6
1,497
DMG / min
576
12,397
Gold / game
9,661
88
Heal / min
1,441
411
DMG Mitigated / min
1,755
1.6
CC / min
1.6
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
80.0%
Late Game WR
20.0%

Hwei vs Zac Matchup Summary

The Hwei vs Zac matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Hwei wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Zac's 33.3%, giving Hwei a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zac controls the early laning stage, but Hwei outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zac needs to press advantages before Hwei reaches their power spikes, while Hwei should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Zac leads by 2,697 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hwei players can confidently pick into Zac and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zac away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Hwei vs Zac Laning Phase Breakdown

Hwei wins the laning phase against Zac in League of Legends

Hwei is favored during the laning phase against Zac, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Hwei holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.0Hwei
4.6Zac
Hwei significantly out-farms Zac by 1.4 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 20 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Hwei a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Zac players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,497Hwei
576Zac
Hwei heavily out-damages Zac by 921 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zac should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Hwei's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,397Hwei
9,661Zac
Hwei generates a commanding 2,737 more gold per game than Zac. This substantial economic advantage means Hwei consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zac should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.6Hwei
1.6Zac
Both Hwei and Zac provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
499Hwei
3,196Zac
Zac vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 2,697 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hwei is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hwei, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Hwei Build Against Zac

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Zac, providing the mobility and stats Hwei needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hwei against Zac are Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Hwei an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Zac. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Hwei vs Zac matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zac
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Hwei early game win rateHwei0.0%
Zac early game win rateZac100.0%
Late Game
Hwei
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Hwei late game win rateHwei80.0%
Zac late game win rateZac20.0%

Zac dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Hwei. This lopsided early game means Zac can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Hwei is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Zac. Extended games heavily favor Hwei, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Zac must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Hwei reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Hwei survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Hwei Runes Against Zac

Sorcery rune tree - Hwei primary runes vs ZacSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Hwei rune vs ZacManaflow Band - best Hwei rune vs ZacTranscendence - best Hwei rune vs ZacScorch - best Hwei rune vs Zac
Precision rune tree - Hwei secondary runes vs ZacPrecision
Cut Down - best Hwei rune vs ZacPresence of Mind - best Hwei rune vs Zac
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Hwei to press their advantage against Zac, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Hwei matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Hwei's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Hwei build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Hwei matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.17%1156.896112,00653.2%51.5%
47.37%1146.698712,45531.8%57.1%
51.14%886.692311,55847.1%53.7%
62.03%797.092311,06964.9%59.5%
50.00%736.585911,48448.1%51.1%
48.61%725.485611,31940.7%53.3%
48.57%705.91,00712,02451.4%45.7%
52.94%686.390512,34859.1%50.0%
48.21%566.498011,17658.3%40.6%
48.15%546.479810,40541.7%53.3%
52.83%536.597711,17345.0%57.6%
66.67%516.993312,82866.7%66.7%
48.00%506.71,05412,28857.1%41.4%
44.68%476.51,08412,03452.4%38.5%
47.83%466.683811,27152.4%44.0%
45.45%446.595011,86552.4%39.1%
48.84%437.01,08111,71060.0%42.9%
46.51%436.799312,49558.8%38.5%
51.22%416.182810,07350.0%52.4%
36.84%386.788911,01829.4%42.9%
55.56%366.61,05912,37076.9%43.5%
61.11%366.493510,90575.0%50.0%
58.33%366.299711,66760.0%57.1%
47.22%366.782710,73660.9%23.1%
37.14%356.67989,90140.0%33.3%
37.14%356.81,09611,98230.8%40.9%
50.00%346.493112,07047.1%52.9%
50.00%347.01,00312,75964.3%40.0%
64.71%346.51,05510,93364.3%65.0%
60.61%337.298011,76568.8%52.9%
54.55%336.289711,56261.5%50.0%
56.25%326.488811,27557.1%55.6%
48.39%316.795412,70361.5%38.9%
48.28%295.380411,49844.4%50.0%
58.62%296.890411,87562.5%53.9%
48.15%277.184611,50969.2%28.6%
62.96%276.21,03811,13661.5%64.3%
48.15%276.985811,85441.7%53.3%
37.04%277.091611,13650.0%29.4%
57.69%266.91,00312,65371.4%52.6%
38.46%264.47229,53725.0%50.0%
57.69%266.896111,49663.6%53.3%
40.00%256.688011,80127.3%50.0%
56.52%236.298012,68060.0%53.9%
69.57%236.41,00913,73166.7%72.7%
59.09%225.191911,04775.0%50.0%
52.94%176.893710,72345.5%66.7%
40.00%156.893011,19662.5%14.3%
73.33%156.11,02913,19975.0%72.7%
66.67%155.489111,96683.3%55.6%
46.67%156.51,01513,33880.0%30.0%
66.67%156.899111,61077.8%50.0%
42.86%142.188910,23350.0%40.0%
50.00%143.61,00910,20966.7%37.5%
35.71%146.789713,873100.0%25.0%
28.57%146.985710,39033.3%25.0%
69.23%136.41,15411,90525.0%88.9%
69.23%135.61,21112,89466.7%71.4%
46.15%136.61,13210,65055.6%25.0%
66.67%126.61,05310,92760.0%71.4%
75.00%126.598511,090100.0%62.5%
58.33%126.81,04316,01550.0%60.0%
66.67%126.71,05814,5390.0%88.9%
33.33%127.085312,85350.0%16.7%
81.82%113.81,01812,45275.0%85.7%
45.45%112.388312,42533.3%50.0%
50.00%101.86998,84940.0%60.0%
40.00%102.174410,40633.3%42.9%
60.00%105.41,02113,06350.0%66.7%
77.78%92.18359,57775.0%80.0%
44.44%97.69168,83157.1%0.0%
55.56%93.873210,71125.0%80.0%
55.56%97.01,24011,77150.0%60.0%
33.33%92.67768,99933.3%33.3%
44.44%97.194711,91433.3%66.7%
50.00%82.186510,12650.0%50.0%
62.50%86.892513,07733.3%80.0%
37.50%86.197910,34650.0%25.0%
37.50%86.287010,11850.0%0.0%
62.50%81.979811,549100.0%40.0%
37.50%82.57899,65450.0%25.0%
57.14%76.090112,72325.0%100.0%
28.57%76.99019,26225.0%33.3%
28.57%72.07279,08420.0%50.0%
57.14%76.81,25216,9140.0%57.1%
71.43%76.41,55513,09150.0%80.0%
71.43%74.51,12113,8430.0%83.3%
28.57%73.17749,95525.0%33.3%
57.14%76.81,14614,562100.0%50.0%
33.33%62.392110,8960.0%50.0%
33.33%65.275611,02825.0%50.0%
66.67%66.01,49712,3970.0%80.0%
66.67%66.285710,80950.0%75.0%
50.00%66.91,32612,916100.0%25.0%
40.00%51.67466,3730.0%100.0%
20.00%56.673310,4680.0%50.0%
40.00%57.699013,5180.0%50.0%
20.00%57.38579,87933.3%0.0%
20.00%57.589013,0760.0%25.0%
40.00%52.41,02512,6720.0%40.0%

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Hwei vs Zac - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hwei do against Zac in League of Legends?

Hwei wins the Hwei vs Zac matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Zac's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Hwei do against Zac in the early game?

In the early game, Zac has the advantage against Hwei with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Zac players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Hwei do against Zac in the late game?

In the late game, Hwei takes over the Hwei vs Zac matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Hwei scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hwei vs Zac matchup?

Hwei wins the matchup against Zac with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Hwei is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Hwei build against Zac?

The best Hwei build against Zac includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Blackfire Torch with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Hwei runes against Zac?

The best Hwei runes against Zac use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Hwei vs Zac matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hwei counter Zac?

Yes, Hwei has a favorable matchup against Zac with a 66.7% win rate. Hwei strongly counters Zac in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Hwei against Zac?

When playing Hwei against Zac, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Zac. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.